Job Description

Company Overview:

HellermannTyton is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products for fastening, fixing, installing, connecting, insulating, protecting, and identifying electrical cables and data network infrastructure. We also develop parts for customer-specific industrial applications. Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs - with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.



HellermannTyton is owned by APTIV and operates as a standalone business unit within the APTIV Group.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. Recognised as a market leader, HellermannTyton delivers innovative solutions for our customers, collaborating with some of the biggest names in industry. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. HellermannTyton is a great brand, with great people and products.

Role Overview:

As a key member of the Engineering function, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site's moulding and extrusion processes and associated equipment.



The role combines technical problem-solving with process optimisation, driving quality, repeatability, and productivity through robust process control, standardisation, and technical support.



Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will lead initiatives that improve first-time yield, cycle times, and scrap reduction, while supporting TPM, SMED, and automation projects as part of the site's continuous improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, document, and optimise moulding & extrusion process parameters to achieve consistent quality and performance.

Lead troubleshooting of process-related issues on moulding & extrusion machines, tooling, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring rapid root-cause identification and sustainable corrective actions.

Support the introduction, commissioning, and validation of new moulds and tooling, ensuring correct set-up, safe handover, and adherence to the tooling commissioning process.

Champion the use of scientific moulding techniques and data-driven decision making to enhance process robustness.

Collaborate with Maintenance and the CI Engineer to drive TPM activities focused on process capability and equipment uptime.

Implement and support SMED activities to reduce changeover times and increase flexibility.

Support the development and maintenance of process documentation (SOPs, setup sheets, validation reports).

Provide technical training and coaching to setters and operators to build process understanding and ownership.

Participate in trials, automation integration and continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, throughput, or cost efficiency.

Support engineering change management and ensure process alignment with Quality and Validation standards.

Promote a culture of right-first-time performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

Time served engineer or HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Proven experience in moulding or extrusion process engineering (rubber, silicone, or plastic moulding environment).

Strong understanding of moulding & extrusion principles, tooling design, and machine control systems.

Hands-on experience with process optimisation, validation, and troubleshooting techniques.

Knowledge of TPM, SMED, Lean/CI principles and Six Sigma. Data-driven approach to problem-solving, comfortable using SPC, capability studies, and DOE where applicable.

Effective communicator and team player, able to influence across departments and work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.

Methodical, safety-conscious, and resilient under pressure

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00

Friday: 08:30 - 14:30